InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Remember Me in the Stars ❯ Plot ( Chapter 17 )

Plot

Kagome wiped her forehead with her hands. Her aunt, after coming back from her vacation,

was very vindictive. She had Kagome polish the entire china collection. Which was over 100

plates, dishes, etc. She was starting to walk up the stairs when she heard her aunt and Kikyo

talking. She quietly moved closer to the sitting room and listened carefully.

"Kikyo, dear, have you heard the news about Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru's father?"

"What, did he buy another new corporation?"

"No, he died, honey!"

"So?"

"Kikyo!"

"What mother?"

"Their father left them quite a tidy sum after he died."

"How much?"

"He left Inuyasha enough to cover his finances. But to Sesshoumaru, he left him the bulk of his

riches and his whole business! Darling, do you know what that means? Sesshoumaru is one of

the richest men in Japan now. He owns half the city!"

"What's your point mother?"

"Well, why don't you drop that Inuyasha and settle for Sesshoumaru? Think about it, your

future would be settled if you marry him. You and I will simply be swimming in money."

"Hm, well, I was getting bored of Inuyasha anyway. Sesshoumaru is much more handsome

than Inuyasha."

"Yes yes! And with all that money, why, he'll be the most eligible bachelor in the city! A nice

catch, why, if I was only a few years younger, I'd go for him myself."

"That's digusting. Very well, I'll start turning my attention toward him. Shouldn't be too hard,

all the guys at school simply fall at my feet."

Kagome stopped listening and walked to her room. She couldn't believe it. His father had just

recently died and instead of treasuring his memory, they are plotting to get his money! Her

relatives really couldn't get any lower than this! *They are so greedy and selfish! They have

enough money already! I should tell Sesshoumaru this, I gotta warn him!*

"Kikyo dear, so how was Kagome acting while I was gone?"

"She was stubborn, but I taught her a few lessons. That slut, I've heard tons of guys talking

about her. I bet she gets around!"

"Really? I'm not surprised, her mother was quite the same in school, did you know? Your

father and I were madly in love but she kept butting in and trying to take him away with her

womanly wiles. Honestly. But luckily your father saw through her charades and married me

instead. Like mother, like daughter, don't you think?"

"Yes, that spoiled brat needs to know her place around here."

"After all we've done for her! So, you will carry through the plan?"

"I'll start tomorrow by dumping Inuyasha. Maybe his brother can give me comfort..."

Both snickered and started to talk about clothes and jewels.

The next day Kagome came to class and walked to Sesshoumaru.

"Hi, can we talk later today?"

"Why?"

"I just need to, is there a time you prefer?"

"Lunch."

"Ok, how about the school gardens?"

"Fine."

Kagome went to her seat, feeling a little relieved. After pushing him away, she thought he

wouldn't speak to her at all. *But....how should I tell him? I can't just say straight out that

Kikyo is plotting to marry him and take his money. Maybe Sango can give me some ideas.*

Later on, during P.E, Kagome confronted Sango about her idea. But Kagome didn't look

around when telling Sango and never noticed that Kikyo was eavesdropping. Putting their

heads together, Kagome decided to warn Sesshoumaru that people might be after his money,

instead of pointing fingers. When lunchtime came she arrived at the same spot as yesterday

and waited. When Sesshoumaru came they stood facing eachother.

"Well? What did you want to talk to me about?"

"Um, this is sort of hard to say. I just wanted to warn"

"Sesshoumaru!" Kikyo popped out of the bushes and rushed over to him.

"I've been looking for you everywhere! I need to talk to you about something really

important."

Kagome narrowed her eyes. *What is she doing here?* Sesshoumaru noticed Kagome's angry

eyes at Kikyo and gave an all-knowing smile.

"Kagome, we can talk later, can't we? Kikyo's sounds very important."

"Yeah....I guess."

But her words went unheard as Kikyo whisked Sesshoumaru down the path. Leaving Kagome

very angry and very confused. Later on in the day, whenever she tried to talk to him Kikyo

would pop out of nowhere and take Sesshoumaru away. By the end of school, Kagome was

feeling very foolish trying to talk to Sesshoumaru. He kept ignoring her and wouldn't listen.

*Oh, who cares about him anyway!* Kagome stopped walking. *That was mean of me.

Nobody deserves to be swindled by Kikyo. He is just being so frustrating right now! I look like

a fool for trying to keep talking to him. What is Kikyo up to this time? Last time she was like

this, she was...... the past is the past Kagome, put it behind you.* Kagome walked to the car,

and sat down inside. The driver told her that Kikyo had gone over to Sesshoumaru's house so

they wouldn't have to wait today. While he was driving home, Kagome thought about Kikyo.

*Kikyo doesn't......doesn't know what I was going to tell Sesshoumaru, right? Did she? But how

could she have known? Is that why she keeps following Sesshoumaru, keeping him from

talking to me? But how could she have known? If she does, I have to stop her!*